At The Jefferson School we are reimagining education — one engaged, motivated child at a time.

MISSION

The Jefferson School believes that children who are actively engaged in hands-on, nature-centered, experiential learning:

- are more readily able to absorb new ideas and integrate them with their current knowledge. 

- develop a passion for both lifelong learning and global awareness. 

- develop an early connection to the natural world as well as a desire to preserve it.

 

To that end, The Jefferson School strives to offer an exceptional, active learning environment of nature-centered strategies for children from preschool through grade 8.

 

VISION

The Jefferson School is recognized as a leader in developing and promoting relevant, hands-on, nature-centered educational strategies for students from preschool through grade 8.

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  • October 10 - School Pictures
    October 20 - Octoberfest (adults only)
    October 29 - Professional Development Day - No school for students
    November 12 - Veterans' Day (observed) -School Closed
    November 13 - Conferences (No school for students)
    November 13-20 - Scholastic Book Fair
    November 21-23 - Thanksgiving Break-School Closed
    December 21- January 6 - Winter Break-School Closed
    NO aftercare on December 20th

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